(Reuters) – A referee was knocked unconscious by the ball leading to an English Championship rugby match being abandoned on Saturday.
Alex Thomas was struck in the head by a clearing kick from Hartpury fly-half Harry Bazalgate and the match against hosts Ampthill was eventually called off after 28 minutes.
Medical staff administered treatment on the field before Thomas was taken from the field on a stretcher.
“Our thoughts are with Alex for a swift recovery,” Ampthill said in a statement on the club website.
“We appreciate that the decision is disappointing for supporters who have travelled to the game but our priority is for health of the players and match officials.”
Hartpury were leading 14-0.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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